Stressful Opposition!

Dear all,

This past week was a good week with Becky and Maykala being baptized. Satan was really trying hard though to make it not happen! I don't think I've ever seen so much opposition in any of my other baptisms.

So to start it off we had them interviewed for baptism this past Wednesday and they passed pretty well. Their fellowships named Jodi Maxwell (one of our less active 12 year olds who is only less active because her parents don't come) was there and was planning on giving the talk on Baptism at the baptismal service. So Becky and Maykala have been living with the Maxwells for a while and that's how we met them, essentially though Jodi inviting them to church. At first both Maxwell parents were very supportive and friendly about the whole thing. Then all of the sudden on Wednesday Sister Maxwell snapped and things got really stressful. She wouldn't let Jodi go to the baptism and told us she didn't think they were ready to be baptized and that she is sick and tired of us missionaries always trying to "push" people into being baptized. Silliest part is, Becky and Maykala are the ones that came to use and said they wanted to be baptized. On top of that, she say they aren't ready for baptism, when she herself isn't coming to church or living within church standard. Her children are the ones setting an example for her, which is very sad.

But despite the opposition, we went on with the baptism. It was pretty sad not to have Jodi there, but it was well worth it. The hardest part is they still live in the Maxwell home and we are hoping they are able to get out soon!

I hope everyone is doing well! I love you all and can't wait to see you in a couple of week! The weather is finally getting nice here! Time to find more people to teach and baptize!

With tender love and care,

Ofa atu,

Elder Timmy Nelson